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Wigan Council says it received multiple calls from Ashton-in-Makerfield residents concerned about workmen 'dressed in black' painting 'green gel' on their lampposts and fences.
The council has now cleared up the rumours that the painting 'could be connected to criminal activity' and fears around the 'suspicious' behaviour.The green gel is 'being used as part of ultrasound structural testing of the council’s lighting columns', the town hall said.Residents on social media commented that 'sending
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straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes Luke Shaw is now consistently challenging Bruno Fernandes to be Manchester United's best player. The left-back turned in another man-of-the-match performance against West Ham after an impressive run of form that saw him named United's Player of the month for February.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted with the development of Luke Shaw as he prepares for a recall to the England squad.Shaw, 25, was excellent for United again in their 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham and is due to be named in Gareth Southgate's England squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonGot into a tangle from a cross early on but recovered. West Ham were shot-shy and dependent on crosses, so Henderson was hardly tested.
straight to your inbox every day for freeEngland and the Premier League are blessed with high-quality options at full-back right now - but none better than Luke Shaw. That is according to West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell, who is set to face the England man at Old Trafford tonight (7.15pm).
straight to your inbox every day for freeFred and Bruno Fernandes have spoken with Alex Telles about his adaptation at Manchester United after struggling for first-team minutes. The Brazilian left-back signed for United in the summer but has only started six Premier League matches this season.
straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has drawn parallels between Luke Shaw and former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.Evra was one of the best left-sided full-backs in the country during his eight-year career at Old Trafford - where he won 10 major honours in a United shirt. The Frenchman was brilliant going forward as well as being a consistent performer in defensive areas - something we've seen a lot from Shaw this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonSolid save from Oleksandr Zinchenko at 1-0 and his throw out to Luke Shaw set the wheels in motion for United's second. 8Aaron Wan-BissakaDid not dominate Raheem Sterling as much as he did last season in the first-half but as the game developed Sterling looked less likely to past Wan-Bissaka.
straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Luke Shaw was a doubt to play for Manchester United at City after he was named in their starting line-up. Shaw scored United's second - and his first Premier League goal since August 2018 - in their uplifting 2-0 win over champions-elect City at The Etihad with a superb solo strike in the 50th minute.